Wang Yi Meets Kim Jong Un, Calls for Coordination
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- Wang Yi met Kim Jong Un in Pyongyang on Friday, marking the start of a two‑day visit aimed at reviving bilateral ties after pandemic‑related freezes.
- Wang Yi said China and North Korea should further strengthen communication and coordination on major international and regional affairs amid a turbulent global situation.
- Kim Jong Un emphasized the need to intensify exchanges at various levels, stating that stronger ties safeguard shared interests (as reported by KCNA).
- Wang Yi pledged to continue consolidating the positive momentum in development of bilateral relations and to promote practical cooperation with North Korea.
- Donald Trump is expected to visit China next month and has previously shown interest in resuming talks with Kim Jong Un.
Why it matters: The meeting gives China and North Korea a diplomatic boost, reinforcing their alliance and potentially reshaping regional security calculations as they coordinate on international issues, while the U.S. may see its leverage in the Korean Peninsula diminish as diplomatic engagement deepens and President Trump prepares for a forthcoming China visit.
